NAICS Code 33243: Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing
NAICS industry
Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in forming light gauge metal containers.
Government contracts for this product: PSC 8145 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers and PSC 8140 Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers
Code facts
- Part of
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31-33
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332
- 3324
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332
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31-33
- Codes under it
- 2
- Contract awards
- 3,448 In the last 12 months
- Contract obligations
- $315,882,404 In FY2025
NAICS codes and definitions come from the U.S. Census Bureau, size standards from the SBA and contract spending from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $344,751 |
| FY2026 | $206,735,709 |
| FY2025 | $315,882,404 |
| FY2024 | $454,869,910 |
| FY2023 | $514,914,377 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conco, Inc. | $56,443,476 | |
| 2 | Sea Box, Inc. | $33,976,241 | |
| 3 | BOH Environmental, L.L.C. | $23,979,413 | |
| 4 | AAR Manufacturing, Inc. | $10,728,084 | |
| 5 | Erie Engineered Products, Inc. | $10,132,336 | |
| 6 | Brooks & Perkins, Inc. | $7,055,513 | |
| 7 | Sharkcage Inc. | $6,591,668 | |
| 8 | Nexgen Composites LLC | $6,260,780 | |
| 9 | Intrepid Eagle Logistics, Inc. | $5,391,976 | |
| 10 | W&K Container, Inc. | $5,159,246 |
See the full FY2025 ranking of NAICS 33243 contractors, by parent company.
Top funding agencies by obligations
| Rank | Agency | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Logistics Agency | $104,315,167 | |
| 2 | Department of the Army | $56,947,280 | |
| 3 | Department of the Navy | $33,153,481 | |
| 4 | Air Force | $7,722,500 | |
| 5 | Department of Justice | $1,752,137 | |
| 6 | General Services Administration | $1,027,030 | |
| 7 | Department of Homeland Security | $782,630 | |
| 8 | Department of Agriculture | $695,964 | |
| 9 | Department of the Interior | $259,127 | |
| 10 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $148,984 |
Top PSC codes by obligations
| Rank | PSC code | Obligated, FY2026–FY2027 | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8145 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers | $124,715,698 | |
| 2 | 8140 Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers | $58,485,702 | |
| 3 | 8150 Freight Containers | $9,652,130 | |
| 4 | 5140 Tool and Hardware Boxes | $3,114,538 | |
| 5 | 8110 Drums and Cans | $2,061,064 | |
| 6 | 2540 Vehicular Furniture and Accessories | $1,667,637 | |
| 7 | 5340 Hardware | $1,591,751 | |
| 8 | 5450 Miscellaneous Prefabricated Structures | $1,264,232 | |
| 9 | 1740 Airfield Specialized Trucks and Trailers | $717,894 | |
| 10 | 7125 Cabinets, Lockers, Bins, and Shelving | $523,080 |
Contract obligations by state
| Rank | Place of performance | Obligated, last 12 months | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $56,842,861 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $35,262,969 | |
| 3 | Louisiana | $17,401,939 | |
| 4 | Michigan | $15,890,940 | |
| 5 | New York | $12,102,000 | |
| 6 | Texas | $7,728,057 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $7,631,439 | |
| 8 | South Carolina | $6,241,389 | |
| 9 | Indiana | $5,456,810 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $5,401,870 | |
| 11 | Georgia | $5,115,464 | |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $5,051,556 | |
| 13 | Florida | $4,225,379 | |
| 14 | California | $2,350,484 | |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $2,079,989 | |
| 16 | Ohio | $1,474,300 | |
| 17 | Washington | $1,400,755 | |
| 18 | Massachusetts | $1,182,381 | |
| 19 | Virginia | $1,058,873 | |
| 20 | Oklahoma | $581,440 | |
| 21 | Arizona | $464,484 | |
| 22 | Connecticut | $394,001 | |
| 23 | North Carolina | $225,158 | |
| 24 | Idaho | $201,050 | |
| 25 | Illinois | $195,808 | |
| 26 | Oregon | $191,219 | |
| 27 | Mississippi | $122,523 | |
| 28 | New Mexico | $93,814 | |
| 29 | Alaska | $88,325 | |
| 30 | Arkansas | $64,849 | |
| 31 | Iowa | $64,200 | |
| 32 | Montana | $61,764 | |
| 33 | Nebraska | $58,375 | |
| 34 | Alabama | $33,935 | |
| 35 | Wisconsin | $32,470 | |
| 36 | Tennessee | $15,771 | |
| 37 | South Dakota | $8,279 | |
| 38 | Maine | $7,304 | |
| 39 | Missouri | $6,916 | |
| 40 | Hawaii | $5,948 | |
| 41 | Minnesota | $401 |
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Shares are of everything obligated under NAICS 33243 in the last 12 months before deobligations, including work performed abroad or with no place of performance on record.
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Codes under 33243
| NAICS code | Size standard |
|---|---|
| 332431 Metal Can Manufacturing | 1,500 employees |
| 332439 Other Metal Container Manufacturing | 600 employees |
Quick answers
What is NAICS 33243?
NAICS 33243 is Metal Can, Box, and Other Metal Container (Light Gauge) Manufacturing, a NAICS industry in NAICS 31-33, Manufacturing.
What codes are under NAICS 33243?
NAICS 33243 has 2 codes under it with their own GovTribe pages: 332431 Metal Can Manufacturing and 332439 Other Metal Container Manufacturing.
How much do federal agencies spend under NAICS 33243?
Federal contracts under NAICS 33243 obligated $315,882,404 in fiscal year 2025 and $1,492,747,152 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
Who are the largest contractors under NAICS 33243?
The contractors with the most obligated under NAICS 33243 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Conco, Inc. ($56,443,476); Sea Box, Inc. ($33,976,241); and BOH Environmental, L.L.C. ($23,979,413).
Which agencies buy the most under NAICS 33243?
The agencies that obligated the most under NAICS 33243 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are Defense Logistics Agency ($104,315,167), Department of the Army ($56,947,280) and Department of the Navy ($33,153,481).
Which PSC codes are used with NAICS 33243?
The PSC codes with the most obligated under NAICS 33243 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 are 8145 Specialized Shipping and Storage Containers; 8140 Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers; and 8150 Freight Containers.
Where is the work under NAICS 33243 performed?
By place of performance, the states with the most contract obligations under NAICS 33243 over the last 12 months are Kentucky ($56,842,861), New Jersey ($35,262,969) and Louisiana ($17,401,939).
What is the latest contract opportunity under NAICS 33243?
The latest contract opportunity under NAICS 33243 is Shipping and Storage Container, pre-solicitation from Construction and Equipment (DLA), posted October 30, 2026.
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